Key Concepts and Regulations in NJROTC

Director of NJROTC

Sir Bruce Nolan

Chief Petty Officer's Birthday

1 April 1893

Leadership Principle 1

Know yourself and seek self-improvement

Leadership Principle 2

Be technically proficient

Leadership Principle 3

Seek responsibility and take responsibility for your actions

Leadership Principle 4

Make sound and timely decisions

Leadership Principle 5

Set the example

Leadership Principle 6

Know your people and look out for their well-being

Leadership Principle 7

Keep your workers informed

Leadership Principle 8

Develop a sense of responsibility in your workers

Leadership Principle 9

Ensure that tasks are understood, supervised, and accomplished

Leadership Principle 10

Train as a team

Leadership Principle 11

Use the full capabilities of your organization

Navy Service Birthday

13 October 1775 (abolished Feb. 1781, reinstated 7 Sep. 1781)

Marine Corps Service Birthday

10 November 1775

Coast Guard Service Birthday

4 August 1790

Sailors Creed

(1) I am a United States sailor. (2) I will support and defend the constitution of the United States of America and I will obey the orders of those appointed over me. (3) I represent the fighting spirit of the Navy and those who have gone before me to defend freedom and democracy around the world. (4) I proudly serve my country's Navy combat team with Honor, Courage, and Commitment. (5) I am committed to excellence and the fair treatment of all.

Guidon Parts

Lower ferrule, staff connector, upper ferrule, guidon flag 20.75 inches by 28 inches, and spearhead.

Types of Grips for Guidon Drill

v grip and strong grip

Types of Commands

Preparatory, command of execution, supplementary, and combined.

FOUR ribbons that can be worn incorrectly

Unit Service, Distinguished Cadet, Color Guard, Physical Fitness

Ribbons worn on the wearer's right side

Academic, Orienteering, Drill Team, Color Guard, Physical Fitness, and Unit Service

FOUR positions of Rest

Rest, Parade Rest, Fallout, At Ease

Order of precedence for flags in peacetime

USA, State Flag, Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard, and Others (including NJROTC unit flags)

NJROTC Shoulder Patch distance from shoulder seam

1 inch from the top of the patch to the shoulder seam

Diameter of the NJROTC Shoulder Patch

2 inches

Elements on the NJROTC Shoulder Patch

USS Constitution, Eagle, and Anchor

Types of male neckties

(1) Four-in-hand, (2) Windsor, and (3) Half Windsor

Necktie length restriction

Must be within 1 inch of the belt bukcle

Necktie width restriction

Neckties shall be no more than 3 and 1/4 of an inch in diameter

Tie tack/clasp specification

It shall be plain gold and aligned between the 3rd and 4th button from the neck

Female skirts hemmed to

1.5 inches above or below the crease of the knee

Pleat opening in the back of the skirt

6 inches

Width of a Service Star

3/8 of an inch

Spacing between Service Stars

1/4 of an inch between each other

Medals wearing specification

1/4 inches below top of left side/pocket, centered immediately below ribbons, arranged by seniority

Order of medals

(1) Academic Competitions (2) Marksmanship (3) all others prescribed by NSI

Total awards for ribbons

There are 8 awards for ribbons

Total sanctioned ribbons

There are 28 sanctioned ribbons

Brass on Brass/Max Brass

Term for when the tip of the belt aligns with the base of the belt buckle

Grommet placement on officer or chief's cover

To the left

Chin strap color for officers and chiefs

An officer's chin strap is gold, while a chief's chin strap is black

Anchor and Cadet's Rank placement on the Garrison Cover

Anchor: Centered on left side, 2" from front and 1 1/2" from the bottom; Rank: Centered on right side, 2" from the front and 1 2" from the bottom

Space below the seam of the white cover

The 'smile', we want the 'smile' to be as small as possible

Uniform wearing requirement for cadets

At least one full school day each week, and on other occasions as prescribed by your NSI

FOUR purposes of military drill

To enable a leader to move his unit from one place to another in a standard and orderly manner, to help cadets learn to safely and correctly handle drill rifles, to increase the confidence of cadets through exercise of command, and by giving proper commands, and by the direct control of drilling cadets, and to teach discipline by instilling habits of precision and automatic response to orders.

Training Time Out (TTO)

What should be called when you or your Naval Science instructor experience apprehension concerning training safety.

Camouflage uniforms

What type of uniform is prohibited for ALL NJROTC cadets.

Silver U.S.N. on Navy Chief's insignia

Stands for Unity, Service, Navigation OR United States Navy.

Relaxed Fit Jacket (RFJ)

What can be worn on all uniforms except the Service Dress Blue (SDB).

RFJ Zipping Requirement

When worn, the RFJ shall be zipped at least 3/4 of the way up.

Female overblouse visibility

The female overblouse shall not be visible below the bottom edge of the RFJ.

Rank insignias on RFJ

Rank insignias are NOT allowed on the RFJ.

American Flag display times

From sunrise to sunset, but can be displayed 24 hours if properly illuminated.

Changing colors while underway

You do NOT change colors while underway.

Ceremonial hoisting and lowering of the national ensign

0800 and sunset.

Standard color staff length

Consists of a 9.5 foot hardwood pole (capped at each end by metal ferrules).

Flag size at Fort McHenry

The Star-Spangled Banner flown over Fort McHenry measured 30 feet by 42 feet.

Religious reference on the rapier sword

Star of David.

USS Constitution nickname

Called 'Old Ironsides' because during the War of 1812, cannonballs bounced off the Constitution's hull.

Flag disposal method

When a flag is no longer a fitting emblem for display, it should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning.

Cleaning tarnished gold buttons

Cleaning them with vinegar, followed by thorough washing in clean water.

Highest officer rank a cadet can achieve

Cadet Captain.

Flag flown on ships while underway

National Ensign.

Union Jack display

The Union Jack is ONLY flown while anchored (at the bow), not underway.

Navy Jack description

The Navy Jack is the flag with the red and white stripes with the snake along with the phrase 'Don't tread on me'.

Differences in uniforms of NJROTC cadets and active duty personnel

Cadets do NOT wear commissioned officer rank insignia, combination cover bill, or sleeve braid.

Three ways to salute officers

1. Salute officers when meeting, passing near, addressing, or being addressed. 2. When overtaking an officer, the salute shall be given when abreast, with 'By your leave sir/ma'am.' 3. Upon the approach of an officer (one shall call attention, and all salute).

Three ways NOT to salute officers

1. When carrying articles with both hands. 2. When part of a work detail at work. 3. When under actual or simulated battle conditions.

Types of Ceremonies

THINK RDPF: (1) Reviews, (2) Decorations, (3) Parades, (4) Funerals and Special Ceremonies.

Composition of a Review

THINK (FPIM): (1) Formation of the Unit, (2) Presentations and Honors, (3) Inspection, (4) March in Review.

Types of Flags

THINK GPS: Storm (5' x 9.5'), Post (10' x 20'), Garrison (20' x 36').

Quick Time

112-120 spm, 30in steps.

Double Time

180 spm, 36in steps.

Slow Time

60 spm.

Side-Step

12in side-step; cadence 1-2, 1-2.

Back-Step

step off with left foot; 15in step

Cadence

a rhythmic rate of march at a uniform step

Pace

the length of a full step in quick time, 30 inches

Rank

A line of cadets placed side by side

Element

An individual, squad, section, platoon, company, or other unit that is part of a larger unit

Alignment

The dressing of several elements on a straight line

Assembly Area

A designated location for forming units of platoon size or larger in preparation for a parade, review or ceremony

Arms

A term used to normally designate the service rifle but can refer to any weapon

Base

The element on which a movement is regulated

Ratings

General grouping of enlisted personnel by job specialty

Center

The middle element of a formation with an odd number of elements or the left center element of a formation with an even number of elements

Column

A formation in which elements are placed one behind the other

Commander of Troops (COT)

The COT is the senior cadet taking part in the ceremony

Depth

The space from head to rear of an element or a formation. The depth of an individual is 12 inches

Distance

The space between elements in the direction of depth. In formation the distance between ranks is 40 inches

Ceremony

A formal military formation designated to observe a specific occasion

Uniform

"Unus" and "Forma" meaning "one form" or "one body"

Uniform of the Day

Whatever is prescribed by the NSI

Requirement for wearing the NJROTC uniform

At least one full school day each week and on occasions prescribed by NSI

Hosiery for female cadets

hosiery has to be nylon and similar to the tone of skin

Maximum number of service stars

three

Service stars on Navy service and service dress blue uniforms

one fourth inches from top row of ribbons

Aiguillette authorized to be worn on the right shoulder

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